January 11th, 2025

National Sports

Edmonton Oilers thump Anaheim Ducks 8-2 for second straight win

By Shane Jones, The Canadian Press on November 26th, 2023

EDMONTON – Connor McDavid had a goal and four assists for nine points in his last two games as the Edmonton Oilers thrashed the Anaheim Ducks 8-2 on Sunday. Zach Hyman had two goals and an assist and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Evander Kane, James Hamblin, Leon Draisaitl and Mattias Ekholm also scored for the Oilers (7-12-1) ... Read More »

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Darius Garland scores 24 points, Cavaliers beat Raptors 105-102

By Brian Dulik, The Associated Press on November 26th, 2023

CLEVELAND (AP) – Darius Garland had 24 points and eight assists and Max Strus scored his 20 points in the third quarter, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 105-102 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. The Cavaliers took their largest lead at 89-77 early in the fourth quarter on a 3-pointer by Garland, ... Read More »

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Roman Josi’s goal, two assists, helps Predators beat Jets 3-2

By Jim Diamond, The Associated Press on November 26th, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Roman Josi had a goal and two assists to help Nashville beat Winnipeg 3-2 on Sunday night, extending the Predators’ winning streak to five and ending the Jets’ run at five. Yakov Trenin and Gustav Nyquist also scored and Juuse Saros made 33 saves. Josh Morrissey and Cole Perfetti scored for ... Read More »

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Saginaw Spirit extend win streak to 10 in Ontario Hockey League

By The Canadian Press on November 26th, 2023

SAGINAW, Mich. – Matyas Sapovaliv’s hat trick spurred the Saginaw Spirit to a 6-2 win over the Niagara Icedogs on Sunday in the Ontario Hockey League. Hunter Haight, Dean Loukus and Joey Willis also scored for Saginaw (14-7-0-1) in a 10th straight win. Spirit goaltender Andrew Oke posted 29 saves for the victory. Sapovaliv is ... Read More »

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Darius Garland scores 24 points as the Cavaliers defeat the Raptors 105-102

By Brian Dulik, The Associated Press on November 26th, 2023

CLEVELAND (AP) – Darius Garland had 24 points and eight assists and Max Strus scored his 20 points in the third quarter, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 105-102 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. The Cavaliers took their largest lead at 89-77 early in the fourth quarter on a 3-pointer by Garland. ... Read More »

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Jalen Hurts runs for winning TD in overtime, Eagles rally past Josh Allen, Bills 37-34

By Dan Gelston, The Associated Press on November 26th, 2023

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Jalen Hurts scored the winning touchdown on a quarterback draw with 2:37 left in overtime, and the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Buffalo Bills 37-34 on a cold, rainy Sunday. Hurts threw for three touchdowns and ran for two more, outdueling Buffalo’s Josh Allen while rallying the Eagles from a 17-7 halftime deficit ... Read More »

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Tigres down Remparts 6-2, top QMJHL’s Western Conference

By The Canadian Press on November 26th, 2023

VICTORIAVILLE, Que. – Justin Gendron had a goal and an assist for the host Victoriaville Tigres in a 6-2 win over the Quebec Remparts in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League on Sunday. Justin Larose, Francesco Iasenza, Nikita Prishchepov, Emerick Bussières and Egor Goriunov also scored for the Tigres (15-6-3-0), who have won six of ... Read More »

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Jalen Hurts runs for OT winner among 5 total TDs as Eagles beat Bills 37-34

By The Associated Press on November 26th, 2023

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Jalen Hurts scored the winning touchdown on a quarterback draw with 2:37 left in overtime, and the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Buffalo Bills 37-34 on a cold, rainy Sunday. Hurts threw for three touchdowns and ran for two more, and he outdueled Buffalo’s Josh Allen while rallying the Eagles from a 17-7 ... Read More »

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Canada wins five medals on final day of Parapan Am Games in Santiago

By The Canadian Press on November 26th, 2023

SANTIAGO, Chile – Canada hauled in five medals on the final day of the Parapan American Games on Sunday. William Roussy of Marie, Que., captured silver in the para badminton SL3 men’s singles tournament. The 20-year-old Roussy lost 11-21, 21-18, 21-15 in the final to defending champion Pedro de Vinatea of Peru. Gerson Jair Vargas ... Read More »

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Neighbours scores twice, Blues rebound from blowout loss to beat Blackhawks 4-2

By The Associated Press on November 26th, 2023

CHICAGO (AP) – Jake Neighbours, Pavel Buchnevich and Kevin Hayes scored in the first period and the St. Louis Blues beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 on Sunday. Neighbours also scored in the third and Jordan Binnington made 32 saves to help St. Louis bounce back nicely after an 8-3 loss to Nashville on Friday. Binnington ... Read More »

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Lawrence, Jaguars get past rival Texans 24-21 when last-minute field goal try hits crossbar

By The Associated Press on November 26th, 2023

HOUSTON (AP) – Trevor Lawrence threw for 364 yards and a touchdown, and the AFC South-leading Jacksonville Jaguars escaped with a 24-21 victory over the division rival Houston Texans on Sunday when Matt Ammendola’s 58-yard field goal attempt bounced off the crossbar with 34 seconds left. The Jaguars (8-3) avenged their 37-17 home loss to ... Read More »

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